Michigan § 445.1611 - Injunction; damages; commissioner as party plaintiff; class actions prohibited.
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§ 445.1611. Injunction; damages; commissioner as party plaintiff; class actions prohibited.
A person may commence an action in the circuit court to seek an injunction for a violation or to seek damages for a violation of this act, or both. The commissioner may join as a party plaintiff in an action. A person shall not be entitled to damages under this act unless that person has made a written loan application which has been denied or the terms of which have been varied by the credit granting institution against whom the action is filed. Class actions shall not be permitted under this act.
A person injured by a credit granting institution in violation of this act shall be entitled to those damages as the court determines appropriate, but not to exceed $2,000.00 or actual damages plus reasonable attorney's fees, whichever is greater, for each violation of this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 445.1611
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.1611 cover?
Section 445.1611 ("Injunction; damages; commissioner as party plaintiff; class actions prohibited.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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